"TINY HOUSES"....Could this Work for Some?

[IrishAyes]

80. I think I've checked out almost the entire internet by now

But really do like shipping containers and their many advantages. I'll follow the link you so kindly offered as soon as this post is done. For my purposes they could also be attached to a concrete foundation since I am privileged to own a little 1/4 acre plot in town. The only thing that might stop me there is being located in the center of the country, about as far from available shipping containers/ports as might be imagined. Somewhere along the way, however, I might discover a distributor close enough to make it economical to deliver.

Do you know how much snow load they can handle? And what to do about drainage from the roof? Except for summer, it seems if we're not getting rain, it's snowing. My present house has what I call an alpine roof, the steepest in town; in fact, it has 700 feet more square footage than the house footprint. I'd miss it horribly if anything happened, but life suggests that trouble does visit from time to time. I just want to be ready as possible.

One thing I like about the shipping containers is how easy it is to have a wall or two that's entirely glass, sliding doors or fixed. That would be important to feel connected with the outdoors. Imagine such a situation with a charming enclosed patio, well landscaped for privacy as well as beauty. If I'd known all about these things when I first retired, I believe I would've gone Tiny House in the first place. I only live in about 1/4 of my big house anyway. The rest is just storage. I can't even sleep upstairs yet; at first the old chows couldn't climb the steep stairs, and just as soon as I felt sure the next dog was old enough to be trusted overnight, she got a little sister who's not yet reached that stage. If I can use one of the bedrooms by next spring or summer, it will be the first time in 8 years.